consideration

Definition

  • noun: careful thought
  • noun: continuous and careful thought
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: examination, contemplation, deliberation

Examples

  • Her suggestion is still 'under consideration' by the committee. [=the people on the committee are still thinking about and discussing her suggestion]

  • The tent weighs 10 pounds, which is no small 'consideration' [=which is something that is important to think about] when you're going to be hiking.

  • We will 'take' your experience 'into consideration' [=we will think about how much experience you have] when we decide who will get the job.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...whose selfless concern for our nation's orphans... ...is an inspiration to us all. I would like to add one more name for the committee's consideration. Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the man who came here from a small village... ...to investigate the murder of Yves Gluant... (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther